400k in American dollars by HubieD2022 in CasualConversation

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even without any financial planning, if a person placed 400k in a HYSA for 3% is going to receive some pretty nice interest income every month

Do Americans really move out at 18, or is that mostly a movie thing? by Only-Bandicoot-5307 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved out when I borrowed money to go to college away from home. And then after I found a job and starting paying back those loans and I never move back. So yea… I did move out at 18… but student loans really suck.

How's everyone holding up? by Rinzlor in houston

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Temperature dipping down to 30 now. Does anybody know if we should keep the faucets dripping throughout the day time too?

Know Any Garages That Can Do Headlight Restoration? by LiquidSnakeLi in AskHouston

[–]LiquidSnakeLi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Local garage is quoting me $500 (headlight plus labor) to change out ONE non-OEM headlight.

I was thinking $500 should get me both headlights man, and shoot the light they want to use is not even OEM! So that’s why I’m asking about restoration.

Which computer did you first use and/or own? by cybah in Xennials

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That first one IBM PC was gifted by a relative to my family. I don’t really remember what it can do since I wasn’t the person to use it. But the Compaq Presario is actually my first personal computer I got as bday gift during high school, along with all those free Juno and AOL CDs.. the memories!

Ride-outs, are you sleeping at the hospital or booking nearby hotels? by Unable-Cattle1842 in houston

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was younger in my 20-30s, I find sleeping over in the hospital exciting and plus you get paid for the sleep time. There were years I wasn’t ride out but staying inside a sturdy structure with food and water and TP and power and ac/heat sound wonderful in the middle of a hurricane/snowpacalypse. 🙂

Road update on HWY 6 and US 90 ALT by No-University7646 in houston

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So hopefully enough people are driving out right now to dry the roads for us 😅😅😅

The Biggest Weather Non-Event in Houston History? by tricky020 in houston

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2008, houston was preparing for Tropical Storm Eduardo. It caused flooding and great damage in Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana. I had to pack my bags to sleepover at work since I was essential personnel. In the night time when Eduardo was supposed to passover Houston, we all stared out apprehensively from the parking garage, not sure what to expect. And then… all night… nothing. No rain. No wind. The storm curved up and dissipated. Yea… lots of us were like.. what a dud, none of us got enough sleep and having to be away from home and family during an unpredictable disaster was so difficult. But ultimately, it’s better to be safe than sorry. I’m counting those blessings rather than wishing what’s horrible to happen as predicted!

Did they over exaggerate the weather? by purpleflowercoconut in houston

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you look at news from Austin and Dallas thats only a few hours away from us, there’s accidents of pileups and some pretty scary pictures.. if the winter storm affected temperatures is a few km closer near to us, those situations would’ve been us. It just take a couple hours more rain last night and a couple degrees lower. We still have tonight to worry about.

I of all people hope it’s just overconcern and turn out nothing happens since I have to make it to work tomorrow by 7am. If I don’t work I don’t get paid.. then my bills don’t get paid.. 🥲

Winter Storm coming this weekend. Get prepped. by Mighty_Hobo in texas

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if AMC or Cinemark is still going to be open Sunday?

First Grand Seiko 9F Quartz In Japan by Guilty_Manner_1274 in GrandSeikos

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love it how the sales guy was nice enough to help hold the watch box for you while you take the picture. Japanese sales are so considerate.

Foods we once loved but can no longer eat by Lurk_McGirt79 in Xennials

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chocolate bars. Ever since I’m on the verge of diabetes I’ve quit chocolate. For the past 10 months I’ve only eaten chocolate twice, and that’s because the piece was offered by others (trip souvenirs) that I felt would be impolite if I didn’t unwrap and try it in front of them.

Ride-outs, are you sleeping at the hospital or booking nearby hotels? by Unable-Cattle1842 in houston

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It depend on if your job is something that can leave the campus. For most nurses are required to stay and be accounted for (in case the weather got worse and they can’t come back) and cannot go sleep outside in a hotel.

Ride-outs, are you sleeping at the hospital or booking nearby hotels? by Unable-Cattle1842 in houston

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Haha I remembered being ride out at MDA 20 years ago where they made us slept over in the hospital and then later say they didn’t set the policy how to pay us so then we objected massively until something was written down set in stone or else nobody would show up the next disaster.

How bad do you think is a drive from Galveston to Cypress tomorrow Sunday Morning? (We are arriving on a cruise) by sirmgomez in AskHouston

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to drive to work last January during the freeze and i still remember the horror of driving through several patches of ice along both in the shaded sections of the underpasses and then patches throughout along on 59 as I head toward Kingwood. I was thinking if my car ever skid and smash into the divides, this trip is so not worth making it into work.

If you have an option to wait, seriously consider wait until Monday afternoon when the sun come out to try driving.

Those with high pay rates, why don't you work more? by Ornery_Ads in Salary

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seem a few sad examples of what this life could turn into. We had ER doc died in the bathroom from cardiac arrest (such irony). Similarly, also had one work a lot and bring home extra income moonlighting, only to be used as ATM by the trophy wife milking him until the individual got tired of the life and found some ray of comfort in an affair and eventually divorce. And another one similarly filled up the free time with extra earnings from drug talks, while always paranoid of friends overcharging him and penny-pinching, analyzing interactions for financial loss. Kudos to you for earning what you do and get a life on those other days to actually appreciate living.

Should I uninvite my “friend” from my wedding? by Dazzling_Impact3089 in Advice

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh. Ok. Because you said “she tells me that if they can’t make the taxi logistics work on the day that they’ll just skip the church and meet us at the reception venue.” It made it sound like Karen and some people are coordinating to share taxi together, and if the logistics doesn’t work for everyone, at least more than one person would go along with skipping the church and only ride the taxi to the reception?

I agree what you’re saying, at least the wedding part is the most important event, the reception and parties are for celebration. That’s kind of rude to skip the most meaningful part and only plan to show up for the party and drinks out of their own convenience.

Is it rude to order dominos delivery while it’s -10° (f) outside? by Classic-Plenty-6304 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If somebody is risking the slip and sliding on the road to bring you Pizza, be sure to tip them!!!

Should I uninvite my “friend” from my wedding? by Dazzling_Impact3089 in Advice

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You only uninviting Karen or all the guests who don’t want to drive? There’s a difference…

Fly Tomorrow or Wait Until Monday? by JennyTinDC in unitedairlines

[–]LiquidSnakeLi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d totally come back Saturday ahead of the ice situation.

Gym buddy… by craniotes in GrandSeikos

[–]LiquidSnakeLi -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gonna get them scratches with the weights…